Yes, I really liked ELS on my previous ZDX, and there's nothing to complain about. But Krell is better. I don't know if it's worth $2000, but since I just choose Advance Package, it just came with it

 

I love my RLX, and I LOVE the Krell system. The articulation is superb!

 

Agree. I put a blue's CD in the other day the sound was incredible. I highly recommend anyone to try a CD. Does anyone know how the CD quality compares to XM, HD radio, or Itunes music on my phone? Its seems the CD came out on top. Best I have ever heard in a car audio.

 

I put this in another thread



so from what I can tell with quick research this is the quality of different sources. Not 100% sure of the numbers

regular fm - 25kbps
XM - 64kbps
hidef fm - usually from 100kbps up to 150kbps (has capability fro 300, but hardly anyone if at all broadcasting that)
Acura HDD - Standard - 128kbps
Acura HDD High - 192kbps
iTunes - 256kbps
CD - 1411kbps (lossless)



found this
The MP3 audio format lossy data compression. Audio quality improves with increasing bitrate:
32 kbit/s – generally acceptable only for speech
96 kbit/s – generally used for speech or low-quality streaming
128 or 160 kbit/s – mid-range bitrate quality
192 kbit/s – a commonly used high-quality bitrate
320 kbit/s – highest level supported by MP3 standard

 

I don't think regular FM radio is digital, therefore kilo bits per second would not apply.

 

If they maximize the bit rate, do they lose the side channels?

 

So if you burn a disc from your iTunes library from your computer, you're still limited to 256, right?

Please excuse the novice questions. I'm an audio-idiot.

 

HD Radio is digital...but you are right, older analog FM/AM has not bitrate...

 

This is my third Acura. I loved the Legend, but it had to go because it lost its pep and then got the TL. It was a stiff, bumpy suspension which I grew to love. So, when I got the RLX, I had buyer's remorse. Now that I've been driving it, I'm loving it. Not the same ride as the TL, but the technology and handling are superb. I have the base model with navigation and got it for $43k out the door. A very sweet deal, I couldn't get the same packaging and price on a TLX and this is a lot more roomier.

 

Welcome to the Forum! Congrats on your purchase.

 

Welcome to AZ and welcome to the (small) RLX family!

 

I like it on full charge and sport mode--combo steroid and epo--in other words=fast and fun. Seriously: a lot.

 

I love my 2014 RLX PAWS. My 2002 RL was a fine car for the 77K we drove it. Our son bought it and drove it to 227K. But, our 2002 RL was not nearly as good a car as our 2006 RL. The 2002's shortcomings were a buzzy, high revving engine at highway speeds, seats that killed my back (I even had the seat padding re-done to help) and an aging interior.

The 2006 Rl was bought for its seats and did they make my back feel good! It was 15% better on gas mileage than the 2002 RL, was a quieter ride, had a great sound system and a joy to drive. We recently sold it at 127K miles and it was a sound, comfortable, reliable and awesome AWD drive vehicle for the eight years of ownership.

Our 2014 RLX PAWS has 20% better gas mileage than the 2006 and more acceleration, too. The seats and interior comfort are better as well. The rear seat has lots of room for passengers whereas the 2006 rear seat was so cramped we always had to bring our front seats up when we had rear passengers. The trunk is larger, too. Maybe not in cubic feet, but for sure in useable space than our 2006 RL. I thought the 2006 RL was a great long distance road cruiser. It was, but our RLX is even better in every respect even without including adaptive cruise control. Speaking of adaptive cruise control, it is the icing on the cake. We are contemplating trading a low mileage (30K) 2013 RX350 to get adaptive cruise control. We never trade low mileage cars and yet here we are considering taking a financial beating so as to have this one feature.

I am glad for my fellow posters who have the RLX Sports Hybrid model. It certainly has the extra performance and AWD aspects that are so good to have, particularly in snow country. However, as for me, a Sunbelt located owner, the PAWS version is proving to be a great ride and great deal. For the record, I have not experienced any of the suspension issues. It is a stiff ride on some surfaces, but not enough so to spill my coffee, so no complaints here. I highly recommend the RLX PAWS for those looking for luxury, great fuel mileage and bountiful acceleration when passing.

 

You must be an Acura Dealer or Salesman to provide such a glowing and positive review on the RLX PAWS, especially 2014. It refreshing to see someone just post something good about this car, I am with you I love the RLX PAWS. Is it perfect,no, but I never have had a perfect car. When you read all the reviews on comparable cars, AUDI, BMW, Lexus and MB they all have their positive and negative. Great Post!!!!

 

Thank you for your kind words. No, not a car salesman. I manufacture and sell specialty environmental (wastewater) equipment.

 

If you decide to trade in your rx350, you will get a good trade value. Dealers can not keep them in stock especially with low mileage.

 

Are you located in Florida? If so, whereabouts?

 

Have I said "this car rocks" this week yet? Well, then, consider it said. I've been driving Beastwagon the last couple of days and I am currently thankful for a few things in the RLX.

A). Those turning knobs on the steering wheel to change the volume. Much easier than repeatedly pushing a button.
B) fit and finish. The carpet on the driver's side of the firewall, next to my left foot, is loose in the V. It was that way in my 2009 V. In fact, it was a silly manufacturing defect that existed the entire seven year model run and GM didn't feel it fit for correction. You guys may have complaints about the RLX but fit and finish is not one of them. It's a reason I will always have a Honda product in my garage.
C) Gawd the nav is slooooooooooooooow. Good thing I don't use it often in the V. Acura navi wins here.
D) at the end of a long day, ACC is just a freaking relief. The more I use the feature, the more spoiled I become with it.
E) You know the best thing about the push button shifter? In an automatic, if you're not shifting, your hand doesn't need to be off the steering wheel. At all. I've gotten used to not touching the shifter....and don't miss it that much. Of course,I'm have two manual transmission cars so I never have to miss the feeling for long, but still, there are fewer unnecessary movements while driving.

Of course, the V has more power, I don't have to care about fuel economy, I love shifting my own gears sometimes, and the car has a tiny turning radius. It's super fun to drive in a different way from the RLX. It's nice to have a car for different driving moods.

Even so, the RLX Sport Hybrid is awesome at what it does. I could not care less that it is misunderstood by the marketplace. I really am geeked by it and its stealth.

 

Fit and finish is the main reason why I'll never buy another GM product. Honda wins in this area..hands down.

 

Fit and finish - agreed. The interior quality of the RLX has always been my strongest praise about the vehicle.

If Acura can just find a way to get this same level of interior quality in the rest of the lineup with minimal cost increase, I think it will go a looooong way in improving the brand image more than anything else they've done to date.

 

Umm, married a girl from Florida, but no, do not live in FL. Am domiciled in central NC and often travel all over the USA.

 

Thank you all for the comments. This thread has been really helpful. I am scheduled to test drive a 2014 RLX Tech, bellanova white, with parchement (or tan) interior, and 35k miles.

I enjoy my FWD 2012 TL Tech, but I want the bigger more luxurious RLX. Dealer is asking $36,000.

Since my TL is paid for, I plan to trade it in, and pay the difference for the RLX. I don't know if they will go for it, but I am going to ask (it never hurts to ask) if they will make a deal and give me $20,000 for the TL, and accept a check/cash of $15,000 (including TT&L) so I can drive off free and clear.

 

ah, ok. was just asking because if you did live in Florida, that would explain your positive experience with the suspension Florida has probably the flattest and well kept roads in any state I've ever driven and/or lived in...especially in the burbs. (I was born and raised in Orlando and then lived in Tampa for 7-8 years before moving to Atlanta).

 

I bought the 2015 RLX PAWS w Tech a week ago. I traded a 2005 Audi A4 1.8T that I had bought for my son in 2008 but left it in Texas when he went for college to NYC. I drove it from 09/10 until recently. It was a very fun car to drive but unlike my Accord LX'90 (drove until '03), it began having issues. Intermittently driving the '01 MDX. I came to the dealership thinking TLX Adv. but liked the extra luxury and space of the RLX PAWS Tech at almost same price, and test drove it. There were a couple of Hybrids, but in Texas, gas is too cheap and SH-AWS is nice but not needed. I plan to drive the RLX for 6+ years. I felt that I did a good buy, particularly at 1.7% for 66 months.

I been lurking for a while. On average, I drive less than 30 miles per weekday, and wife will say I am an aggressive driver (3 speeding tickets in 25 years with no accidents). I driven a NSX, R8 and few other exotics. Even if I could buy them, I wouldn't... I don't want to kill myself. The RLX appealed to me because of the space, technology, sound, and luxury. I test drove the Q50, few Lexus, TLX. My Audi dealership is extremely crappy. In the end, the RLX PAWS had enough of an engine (the first 2 sec not as responsive, but 2-6 sec acceleration excellent for class) for me. No issues with suspension. The steep learning curve for the slow Navigation and Voice commands. Overall, I feel very satisfied with the RLX and this dealership has given us great service for past 14 years.

 

Welcome aboard. Glad you are enjoying your RLX.

 

I see from your post in the owner's thread that you did the deed. All I can say is "dang, son", you got yourself a steal! I was so tempted to do similarly a year ago. The lux features you get for that price cannot be beaten, even by an Accord Touring or TLX at the same price.

Congrats!

 

Thank you! I am so pleased with this RLX. I really liked my TL, but the ride in this RLX is exactly what I was looking for, and the premium look and feel of the RLX is sure to make me a happy camper for years to come.

Will post pics as soon as this rain stops and I can get some decent photos. I also need to change my avatar.

 

^ yea, at $36k for a Tech, that's crazy. Insane value for that price. And it's a 2015...

Enjoy.

 

You got a 2015 RLX Tech for $36k, WOW!!! Was it New or used?

 

Great to read all the good notes on the RLX. As an owner of a 2013 TL Advance with 17K miles, I have to say I'm getting the itch to get a new car. Based on everyone's feedback it appears the RLX hits the mark with the looks, which I really enjoy...it states sophistication, power and practicality. Maybe I can convince my wife to take my TL and I'll go shopping!! Below is my TL.

What are you paying for your RLX? I'd consider an RLX Tech...I paid $40K for my TL with tax and license (out the door).

 

I purchased this beauty used for 36k. I had to jump when I saw it. I traded in my 2012 TL Tech.

 

Mine is a 2014 RLX. It had 35k miles on the speedo.

 

Nice looking car and the right price for what the 2014 are now going for since the 2016 are out.

 

Looks flawless for having 35K miles...great car bud, congratulations. $36K appears to be a good price.

 

I still like the way this car looks. That white car is gorgeous!

 

@35k, that's still a great deal. My 2014 Advance is just now hitting $34k and it's still practically brand new. At least it still drives, feels, etc like it did from day one, minus some improvements in the suspension after having the TSB performed.

Speaking of which, make sure you get the records on the car and reference it against all the TSB's listed here on the forum. There's a handful of important TSB's you'll want to make sure are performed on the car to ensure you're in tip-top shape. The front-end suspension TSB, PAWS Actuator TSB, Headlight Recall TSB, Seatbelt Retraction TSB, are just a few for example.

Make sure you also ask to get all the latest NAV and ECU updates done, as there have been several updates since the release original release of the 2014. These updates should be free of charge as are all the TSB's listed.

 

The car's overall build quality and reliability, together with its unpopularity when new, is going to make it a quiet hit in the used car market.

 

Thank you for the heads up. I will be sure to check these things out.

Please forgive my ignorance, but what does TSB stand for?

 

My error, I figured out what TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) means.

 

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